Historical Background:Constant pressure from Hitler to capture Bastogne led Generalleutnant Karl Decker, a prudent but determined and highly experienced officer, to launch a pincer operation in an attempt to isolate the town. While XXXIX.Panzerkorps attacked from the east, the Führer Begleit Brigade was to assault from the northwest; but finding itself short of fuel and ammunition, the Germans never got off the starting line. Unaware, Decker's Korps moved forward through the woods on the morning of the 30th, with the infantry following the Panzers. They moved through Lutremange and onto Villers-La-Bonne-Eau while the German infantry attacked Lutrebois. Allied artillery was ordered into position and started to shell the Germans advance, forcing Decker to order a retreat. The last major counter-attack during the Ardennes operation had ceased.

The stage is set, the battle lines are drawn, and you are in command. The rest is history.

Briefing:Axis Player[Germany]Take 5 Command cards.You move first.

Allied Player[United States]Take 6 Command cards.

Conditions of Victory:11 Medals.

The two town hexes of Lutremange form a Temporary Majority Medal Objective (Turn Start) worth 1 Medal for whoever controls Lutremange.

The two town hexes of Harlange form a Temporary Majority Medal Objective (Turn Start) worth 1 Medal for whoever controls Harlange.

The towns of Livarchamps, Villers-La-Bonne-Eau and Lutrebois are a Last to Occupy Medal Objectives worth 1 medal each for the side that was last to occupy them.

Exit markers are in effect on the portion of the Allied baseline in between the 2 Exit markers, for the Axis forces.